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We’re looking for a Prepare for Operations Manager to play a key role in the performance, safety and optimisation of our onshore wind portfolio, supporting our ambition to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.\nWorking across operational wind farm assets, you’ll collaborate with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to maximise future asset performance, manage risk and deliver operational excellence throughout the asset lifecycle.\nLocation, Working Pattern and Travel\nThis is a hybrid role with time spent at our #Durham or #Edinburgh offices, alongside home working. The role will also involve occasional visits to operational sites or partners in the UK and internationally.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nAs Prepare for Operations Manager, you will:\nBe an influential member of the Onshore Wind Asset Ops Leadership Team reporting directly to the Head of Onshore Asset Ops.\nBe responsible for bridging between the Asset Management / Operations teams and the Development, Construction & Strategy teams for the End to End Business unit.\nEnsure suitable Operations Strategies are in place for the pipeline of projects (development, construction and M&A) ahead of investment decisions and assure the operational assumptions.\nEnsure each project seamlessly transitions out of the care of Development & Construction into Operations, in line with its Operations Strategy and investment case.\nEnsure that the Operational and Support teams have planned and prepared readiness to operate and control project risks.\nLead contractual and commercial negotiations for operational contracts with clients and suppliers, working with procurement and various subject matter experts.\nDefine and lead virtual teams (from across the organisation) to deliver projects and process. In the future, you may also undertake direct line management duties.\nMonitor and refine the Operational readiness processes at a portfolio and project level ensuring lessons are learned and embedded into future project design.\nReview and assess technical proposals, designs, calculations, drawings and supporting documentation\nAs a manager, you will role model positive leadership behaviours in line with our values and promote high standards of Health, safety, environment and compliance.\nWhat Do You Need to Be Great at This Role?\nTo be shortlisted, you'll need:\nA background in the onshore wind industry with operational asset management experience, including operational readiness and O&M activities\nThe ability to evaluate and communicate risks and opportunities whilst implementing appropriate control and mitigation measures\nStrong project management and organisational skills with the ability to influence effectively at all levels\nStrong commercial and contractual experience and the ability to negotiate and present objective recommendations regarding contract terms, values and sourcing decisions.\nThe ability to review, assess and approve technical proposals, design information, calculations, drawings and operational documentation\nKnowledge of relevant HSE legislation together with a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to EDF power solutions sites nationally and internationally\nWhy Join EDF Power Solutions?\nAt EDF power solutions, you'll be part of a team delivering renewable energy projects that make a real difference. We value collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, creating an environment where people can develop their careers while contributing to the UK's net zero journey.\nWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.\nSalary and Benefits\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\n#EDFpowersolutions #RenewableJobs #EDFcareers #WindEnergy #OperationsManager #RenewableEnergy #OnshoreWind #CleanEnergyCareers\nClosing Date 25th October\n Join us, and let’s do good together.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3994,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Nuclear Energy","Solar Energy","Wind Energy"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-12T15:48:42Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"GB","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"Licensed UK visa sponsor (Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker)","filings_12m":null,"filings_prev_12m":null,"green_card_filings_12m":null,"median_offered_wage_usd":null,"route":"Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker; Skilled Worker","cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-15T06:21:15+00:00","sources":["UK Home Office: register of licensed sponsors (workers)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":82,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.819,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":14,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-15T05:46:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/edf-energy-prepare-for-operations-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/edf-energy-prepare-for-operations-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-15T08:55:20Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":13537,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-16T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":5582},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=5582"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fedf-energy-prepare-for-operations-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fedf-energy-prepare-for-operations-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fedf-energy-prepare-for-operations-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/edf-energy-prepare-for-operations-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fedf-energy-prepare-for-operations-manager"}]}